MADRID, Spain – UNWTO strongly condemns the hideous attack perpetrated yesterday in a cafe in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the victims.

“It was with great sorrow that we learned about this tragic news. We express our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the victims at this difficult moment” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. “This is not an attack on Bangladesh but is once again an attack on our way of life, an attack on freedom”, he added.